Estimate: $400 - $600
lot includes: Unknown Artist, 'Bridge in Landscape,' gouache on paper, signed illegibly lower left Unknown Artist, 'Woman holding Decapitated Head,' watercolor and ink on paper, bearing illegible inscription along bottom 'Thalestris, Queen of the Amazons,' color stipple etching, printed by John Chapman and published by John Wilkes 'Poulett Coat of Arms,' reverse painted glass engraving with foil, after engraving by F. Chesham and drawing by C. Catton R.A. Unknown Artist, paint decorated and carved wood folk art panel
various media
largest (panel): 13 1/8 x 19 7/8 x 1/2 inches
From the Private Collection of Joseph Rondina
overall in good/fair condition, each with signs of wear consistent with age, area of water damage along bottom of portrait of woman with decapitated head (does not appear to greatly affect the image), some losses to reverse glass painting, foxing and toning to stipple engraving, some flaking and abrasions, minor chip losses and splitting in wood panel
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
frame dimensions (largest): 17 1/4 x 11 5/8 x 1/2 inches, wood frame with glazing
